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Papertrey November Blog Hop Challenge

So this is my first time ever in participating in a blog hop of any kind, especially for PTI so it makes me a little nervous.  Hahaha.  Usually I'm just a commenter.  I love to look at other people's blogs--such amazing ideas and projects.

These might look familiar.  I made something similar HERE.  I kind of tweaked it a little since the first one I made was a tight squeeze for the tags I made.

The tags fit better this time because I left more space above.

It also helps that this matchbook cover doesn't fold flat.

I started with a 3.5 x 8.5 inch cardstock.

I scalloped one edge and then scored it a 3/4 inch, 4.5 inches and 4.75 inches.

I used the pocket die to hold the labels and taped that about 1/2 inch above the score line closest to the scalloped edge.  I added thin tape below the scallop edge and folded that over for the cover to slip into.  You may have to trim the cover just a bit for the cover to slip in nicely and not push the tape down too much--if that makes sense. 

I love the Tiny Treats series.  The images are so cute!  I used the Xmas one for these tags.  I used the Fillable Frames die #9 and the stamp set.

Snowflakes!  Five tags fit nicely in the pocket.  You could make this matchbook longer and add more pockets to add more tags.  This is a nice stocking stuffer size.

I love this one because it's pink!  The paper obviously isn't a PTI product but I wanted to try a nontraditional Xmas color.

Everything here is from PTI except for the red and green baker's twine, the pink candy paper, one tiny rhinestone in the snowflake that's on the cover and the scallop punch I used.  I also used my copics and white gel pen.

Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Comments

Lorraine said…
These are just gorgeous, Eva! Love that you did them in different colors. and I love Tiny Treats, too!
Cheryl said…
Cute matchbooks!!! What clever packaging! The gingerbread man matches the cute pink paper really well. Great job for the blog hop!
Karen C. said…
What a fabulous post - you have been sooo very busy. Tiny Treats is one of my favourite sets this year. Thanks for all of your inspiration.
Amy said…
These are so cool Eva, I don't think I can pick a favorite...I love them all! Thanks for the tutorial on making them!
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Really cute idea. Way to rock the PTI tag challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E
Unknown said…
This is adorable! Great tutorial too! Girl you rocked your first blog hop!
Anonymous said…
So pretty! I love them :) thank you for sharing!

hugs,
Viola
Kara said…
great gifts..i would love to get this before the holidays to have when i wrapped presents!!
BethieJ said…
Eva I LOVE these.. what a FUN idea.. thanks for sharing the tutorial!!!
Have a GREAT day!
Stephanie said…
I really love this gift idea. It's just perfect!
Jen Carter said…
So cute and such a fun idea!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Suzanne Russell said…
Thanks for the tutorial for the matchbook. I really like the simple style. It presents the tags so well!
Laurie said…
Eva this is WOW! SO super cute! Love this idea!
Wonderful! I love your idea and how you have presented these beautiful tags. Thank you for sharing how you made them with details. Happy Holidays!

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